Leases
If I don’t have a written tenancy lease agreement, do I have rights?
Yes!
If you are a licensee, does your renting situation fall within the Residential Tenancies Act and its protections?
No
In an RPZ, is a landlord obliged to raise the rent every 12 months?
No, they are not obliged.
When does a landlord have to return a deposit?
This is not specified in the Act - "within a reasonable timeframe" is what is stated.
True or false: A landlord must ensure that the property is free from damp.
True
What info can be asked by a landlord or agent at a viewing?
A. References
B. Photo ID
C. PPS number
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
If you are renting a room from another tenant and your name is not on the lease, are you a licensee?
Yes
In non-RPZ tenancies, how often can landlords increase the rent?
A. Every 24 months
B. Every 12 months
C. At the start of each new tenancy
A. Every 24 months
A rental deposit can be up to:
A. 1 month’s rent
B. 2 month’s rent
C. €1000
A. 1 month’s rent
If a house has multiple bathrooms, how many of those are required to have a heater?
All bathrooms
Can a tenant in an unregistered tenancy bring a case to the RTB?
Yes, however a landlord with an unregistered tenancy cannot.
If you are renting an entire home with your mates, and all your names are on the lease agreement, but the lease agreement refers to you as a licensee, does your situation fall within the Residential Tenancies Act?
Yes, you are a tenant.
You can call a car a bike, but it is still a car.
Which of the these is in an RPZ (hint: there’s more than one)
All are RPZs!
Must a tenant get a professional cleaner in at the end of the tenancy?
No, there is no obligation on a tenant to get the property professionally cleaned at the end of a tenancy unless otherwise agreed.
All rooms must have adequate ventilation and heating, but who controls these?
The tenant
Does your landlord legally have to provide you with a washing machine?
Yes
The right to exclusive possession means that as long as the occupant complies with the terms of the agreement, they have the right to exclude the owner from the premises for the duration of the agreement (outside of things like carrying out repairs). Does exclusive possession apply to those in digs accommodation?
No
How much can landlords increase the rent in a 12-month period in an RPZ?
Up to 2%
If you rented an entire property and have left, but your landlord unfairly keeps part or all of your deposit, who do you go to contest this?
A. RTB
B. Small claims court
C. WRC
A. RTB
Which of the following is NOT required:
A. 4-ring hob
B. Freezer
C. Sink that provides safe drinking water
D. Natural lighting or adequate artificial lighting in every room
E. All of the above are required
E. All of the above are required
Can a landlord issue you a verbal Notice of Termination?
No - it must be written, not texted/emailed/verbally stated
If you move into an existing house share and you are not on the lease, how long do you have to wait to claim full tenant status?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. Never
A. 6 months
In RPZ tenancies, how much can landlords increase the rent?
A. Every 24 months
B. Every 12 months
C. At the start of each new tenancy
B. Every 12 months
If you are renting a room in your landlord’s house, and there is a dispute over your deposit, can you go to the RTB to resolve it?
No, you have to go to small claims court, as you are a licensee and your agreement does not fall under the Act.
In what situation must your landlord provide you with a dryer (or washer-dryer)?
When you do not have adequate space, such as a garden, to dry clothes.